May/June 2026 Issue
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Increasing Reimbursement for Hearing Aids: The Case for Itemization of Professional Services
It is generally accepted that audiologists’ involvement in the process of hearing aid fitting and ongoing support significantly enhances patient satisfaction. The expertise, along with evidence-based and personalized care provided by audiologists, plays a critical role in ensuring that patients receive the best possible hearing outcomes.
Supporting Fair and Accurate Payment for Audiology Services Through Survey Participation
On a daily basis, our e-mail inboxes fill up with requests for some of our most precious resources: time, attention, and engagement. When weighing the cost and deciding whether and when to respond to such a request, we must consider the potential value of the return on our investment.
Valuing Your Professional Time: Billing for Noncovered Audiology Services
Audiologists and patients commonly encounter challenges related to insurance coverage, singing common refrains of “Insurance does not cover it, so I cannot bill the patient,” or “I do not provide that service because insurance does not cover it.” When noncovered services go unbilled, practices miss out on important revenue that supports staffing, technology, and patient access and may unintentionally diminish the value of audiologists’ professional expertise.
Considerations for the Implementation of the Modernized Hearing Device Service Codes
The launch and implementation of the modernized Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) hearing device services code set on January 1, 2026, presents an opportunity for audiologists to advocate for our profession and to highlight the importance of the professional services we provide.